A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7070045 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57264936 epoch_slot_no: 68136 block_no: 7069868 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 79438 time: 2022-04-01 16:40:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e64c5a2d54618066ca72810bb66eb097f2ac15e3bbcef665dddeb920626e300Block Operator
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